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| 1. | [ noun ] agreement with a statement or proposal to do something | |
| Synonyms: | consent acquiescence | |
| Examples: | "he gave his assent eagerly" "a murmur of acquiescence from the assembly" |
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| Related terms: | agreement concession acceptance | |
| 2. | [ verb ] to agree or express agreement | |
| Synonyms: | acquiesce comply accede | |
| Examples: | "The Maestro assented to the request for an encore" |
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| Related terms: | dissent agree connive accede acquiescence | |
| Similar spelling: |
ascent assenting askant ascendent ascendant Assunta Ashanti asquint ascend |
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